Wild Wonders: Invent an Animal
Invent your own animal using air-dry clay. Where would your animal live? What would your animal eat?How would your animal move? This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Invent your own animal using air-dry clay. Where would your animal live? What would your animal eat?How would your animal move? This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.
¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar el Día de la Amistad. Nuestro próximo taller se trata de amor y amistad. Los niños harán pulseras de la amistad, disfrutarán de un cuento bilingüe y participarán en un mural especial donde podrán pintar o dibujar con amigos. Además, cada niño se llevará a casa una tarjeta de amistad […]
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi! This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us to our family and community. For today's Music with Junebug location, please ask at the admissions desk or check the […]
The sky’s the limit on these tiny but mighty toothpick structures. Practice your engineering skills, explore the stability of triangles versus rectangles, and challenge yourself to build high! STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. […]
Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission.
It's time to party down in our PJs! Members take over the museum for an epic, after-hours PJ party! Enjoy a comfy, cozy evening of sleepover-inspired fun, including a special scavenger hunt, lantern-making on the Rooftop, tasty treats, and music time with Junko!This event is for current museum members only. Registration is $10 per family […]
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
Engage your creativity and make vibrant, one-of-a-kind gelli prints using objects found in nature. This event is free with general museum admission.
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll use recycled wood bits n bobs to create dynamic 3D sculptures. This event is free with general museum admission. […]
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This week, we'll learn how to create our very own monoprints. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Cathy James
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.